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Definition & Meaning of "fall into one's lap"

to fall into one's lap
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to receive something unexpectedly and without effort

to [fall into|drop into|land into] {one's} lap definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "fall into someone's lap" and when to use it?

The idiom "fall into someone's lap" is used to refer to a situation where something unexpected or fortunate happens to someone without much effort on their part. The origin of this idiom can be traced to the idea of a valuable or desirable object literally falling into someone's lap, as if it were a gift from the heavens. It is often used to describe unexpected opportunities, windfalls, or favorable circumstances.

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